PAS 2024
The PAS Meeting brings together thousands of pediatricians and other health care providers united by a common mission: improve the health and well-being of children worldwide. This international gathering includes researchers, academics, as well as clinical care providers and community practitioners. Presentations cover issues of interest to generalists as well as topics critical to a wide array of specialty and sub-specialty areas.
PAS 2024 will take place in Toronto, Canada, from May 2-6.
Registration rates vary. Register here.
*Please make sure to review the PAS Program Guide and the PAS mobile app for any location/time updates!*
Thursday, May 2nd
| Event | Location | Times |
| APA Fellows Meeting | Fairmont Royal York: Northwest Territories & British Columbia & Quebec | 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| APA Fellows Reception | Fairmont Royal York: Alberta | 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM |
Friday, May 3rd
| Event | Location | Times |
| APA Fellows Meeting | Fairmont Royal York: Northwest Territories & British Columbia & Quebec | 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| APA Fellows Reception | Fairmont Royal York: Alberta | 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM |
| APA's 13th Annual Conference on Advancing Quality Improvement Science for Children's Health Care | Convention Center: 106 | 7:00 AM - 1:30 PM |
| APA Advancing Pediatric Leaders (APL) | Fairmont Royal York: Manitoba | 8:00 AM - 1:30 PM |
| APA Educational Scholars Program (ESP) | Fairmont Royal York: Quebec & Library | 8:00 AM - 1:30 PM |
| APA Health Policy Scholars Program (HPSP) | Fairmont Royal York: British Columbia | 8:00 AM - 1:30 PM |
| New Century Scholars (NCS) Conference | Fairmont Royal York: Salon B | 8:00 AM - 1:30 PM |
| APA Research Scholars Program (RSP) | Fairmont Royal York: Confederation 5 | 8:00 AM - 1:30 PM |
| CORNET (Committee Members only) | Fairmont Royal York: Salon A | 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM |
| BORN (Open to all interested) | Fairmont Royal York: Salon A | 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM |
| New Century Scholars (NCS) Dinner | Fairmont Royal York: Northwest Territories | 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM |
| New Century Scholars (NCS) Reception | Fairmont Royal York: Alberta | 9:00 PM - 10:00 PM |
Saturday, May 4th
| Event | Location | Times |
| APA Membership Meeting + New Members and PAS First Timers Orientation | Convention Center: 718 A | 7:00 AM - 8:00 AM |
| APA Speed Mentoring Session & Luncheon (Pre-Registration Required) | Fairmont Royal York: Concert Hall | 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM |
Sunday, May 5th
| Event | Location | Times |
| APA Editorial Breakfast | Fairmont Royal York: Manitoba | 7:00 AM - 8:00 AM |
| APA Presidential Plenary: Authenticity in Partnership: Centering Communities in the Academic Mission | Metro Toronto Convention Centre: 718 B | 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM |
| APA Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Pillar Meeting Hosted by the APA Membership, Diversity and Inclusion Committee | Fairmont Royal York: Salon A | 12:30 PM - 2:00 PM |
| APA Public Policy & Advocacy / Health Care Delivery Combined Pillar Meeting Hosted by the APA Public Policy & Advocacy and Health Care Delivery Committees | Fairmont Royal York: Ontario | 12:30 PM - 2:00 PM |
| Quality, Safety, and Improvement Scholars (QSIS) Program | Fairmont Royal York: Saskatchewan | 12:30 PM - 2:00 PM |
| APA Presidential Plenary: George Armstrong Lecture: A Vision for Children | Metro Toronto Convention Centre: 718 B | 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM |
| APA Scholars Program (APL/ESP/NCS/RSP/QSIS/HPSP/YIA) Reception | Fairmont Royal York: Manitoba | 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM |
| APA's Leadership Appreciation Reception, Hosted by the APA President, Dr. Jean L. Raphael | Fairmont Royal York: Salon B | 9:00 PM - 10:30 PM |
Monday, May 6th
| Event | Location | Times |
| APA Regions 2&3 Gathering | Fairmont: British Columbia | 7:00 AM - 8:00 AM |
| APA Region 4 Gathering | Fairmont: Alberta | 7:00 AM - 8:00 AM |
| APA Regions 7&8 Gathering | Fairmont: Algonquin | 7:00 AM - 8:00 AM |
| RAPID Scholars Breakfast | Fairmont Royal York: Quebec | 7:00 AM - 8:00 AM |
| APA Education Pillar Meeting Hosted by the APA Education Committee | Fairmont Royal York: Tudor 7 & 8 | 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM |
| APA Research Pillar Meeting Hosted by the APA Research Committee | Fairmont Royal York: Northwest Territories | 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM |
PAS is lead by a Board of Directors and planned by a Program Committee. Full list of PAS volunteer leaders.
- Academic Pediatric Association nurtures the academic success and career development of child health professionals engaged in research, advocacy, improvement science and educational scholarship to enhance the health and well-being of all children.
- American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) is an organization of primary care pediatricians, pediatric medical subspecialists, and pediatric surgical specialists committed to the attainment of optimal physical, mental and social health for all infants, children, adolescents and young adults.
- American Pediatric Society (APS) is an organization dedicated to the advancement of child health through the promotion of pediatric research, recognition of achievement, and cultivation of excellence in pediatrics through advocacy, scholarship, education and leadership development and to honor those who, by their contributions to pediatrics, have aided in its advancement.
- Society for Pediatric Research (SPR) is a society whose mission is to create a multi-disciplinary network of diverse researchers to improve child health. SPR’s vision is connecting, collaborating, and catalyzing the conduct of pediatric research.
